Winston LaRose
What is Winston LaRose's nickname ?
"Mr. Jane and Finch"
Where was Trey Anthony born?
Trey Anthony was born in London, England
What career path did McCoy follow?
He was a Mechanical Engineer
Why is Viola Desmond so famous?
She refused to move from her seat in the “whites-only” section of the Roseland Theatre.
Where was she born?
In what country was Winston LaRose born in?
Guyana
What is the name of Trey Anthony's hit play and television series?
"Da Kink in My Hair"
What happened after Viola Desmond refused to move to the balcony?
she was arrested, jailed, and fined
Why is Jean Augustine so famous?
She was the first Black Canadian woman to serve as a federal Minister of the Crown and Member of Parliament.
What Medical Institution did Winston LaRose work in?
Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital
What brand did Trey Anthony launch in 2017?
"Black Girl in Love"
When did he patent the "Oil Drip Cup"?
In 1872
How is Viola Desmond recognized?
The first Black woman in Canada to challenge racial segregation.
What career path did Augustine choose before becoming a member of parliament?
She was an elementary school teacher
What organization did Winston LaRose co-found to foster pride in Black culture?
"How Black Mothers Say I Love You."
When was McCoy inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame?
In 2001
What Canadian currency is Viola Desmond on?
Jean Augustine is responsible for carrying out what motion in 1995?
Recognizing February as Black History Month in Canada!
In what year did LaRose become the executive director of the Jane-Finch Concerned Citizens Organization?
LaRose became the executive director in 1999
What special did Trey Anthony appear in on CBC Gem in 2020?
CBC Gem's Queer Pride Inside special
Where was Elijah McCoy born?
He was born in Colchester, Ontario
What was the price difference between the seat she paid for and the seat she was sitting in?
1 cent was the difference
Jean Augustine founded what in 1967?
Toronto Caribbean Carnival